Posted on 01/20/2016 6:02:56 PM PST by The Truth Will Make You Free
I had the opportunity to attend the Trump rally in Tulsa today. I wanted to hear him first-hand without media bias. Palin being there was an added bonus.
I was asked to give a full report and here's my views:
1. Trump seems trustworthy. If you're surprised to hear that, so am I to write it. I'm not saying he'll always be right. Look, the President is going to face situations we don't know about yet. How will they be handled? Trump rightfully blasted the stupidity, incompetence, and weakness of the present administration. He made no bones about it. Calling a spade a spade creates trust.
2. Trump has long cared for America. He understands the responsibilities of the President. He will be a refreshing America-first President.
3. Trump knows how to negotiate. He blasted the $150 billion Iranian deal from the community organizer. He said we have political hacks negotiating. He committed to getting strong negotiators and businessmen involved for America's interest.
4. Trump keeps up on current events. This is unlike the current White House occupant, who like Schultz in Hogan's Heros claims "I know nothing" (my analogy). He knows what the poll results are, and likes sharing them because he's in the lead.
5. Trump is a leader. He is driving the discussion. John Maxwell says, "Everything rises and fall on leadership." Under Obama's leadership, America has fallen. As much as I love Cruz, he has not demonstrated leadership, but instead principled strategy.
6. Trump is responsive to criticism. Before the event it was announced that this was a private event and the protesters were to remain outside. When a few rose up, they were quickly escorted out. Trump explained that when that first happened he was criticized for being too harsh. So he tried to tone it down and was called weak.
7. Trump is strongly aware of media dishonesty. He said the good thing about the protesters is that they force the cameras to show the size of the crowd.
8. Trump may overstate things. He said there were 15,000 people present. There were no more than 10,000, probably 9,000 or maybe 8,000. I'm not sure why he did this. Was he given bad information? Did he deliberately overstate? Was he given no information and made his best guess. In any case, this weaken my assessment above that he's trustworthy.
9. Trump is a winner. He says America will begin to win again. He said if he doesn't win the election, then all this is for nothing.
10. In everything Trump shared, he was sensible to me. America currently spends the most on education, yet is ranked #28 in the world. We should spend less and be rated higher. He's against Common Core. He isn't afraid to say "radical islamic terrorism". He wants to help vets and strengthen the military. He is against open borders and says he'll make Mexico pay for the wall. He is strongly pro-second amendment.
11. Trump is high energy. He slammed Jeb as being low energy. He said low energy people don't get things done, and that politicians are all talk and no action.
12. Trump recognizes that liberals and the establishment are the enemy. He recognizes that people are sick and tired and fed up.
13. Trump is pro-Christian. I am not saying that he personally is a strong Christian. He said Christianity is under assault and we will stop the assault against Christianity. (As further evidence, I've also heard him say "I'll be the Christian's best friend.")
14. Trump claimed to use his wealth for all Americans. He said "I'm talking about winning the presidency for you." and "This success is going to you." Could it really be that we in America are so jaded, disappointed, and used, that we refuse to believe a person of means who isn't beholden to the "donor political class" will really do what's best for the country? Or could it be we are again on the verge of selecting a hypocritical, lying, self-centered, anti-American deceiver?
Overall I left feeling that I'd be happy if Trump won. I didn't feel like I had the complete picture of all his positions, and might not like some as they are revealed. However, the key parts of being pro-America, pro-Christian, anti-GOPe, and anti-liberal, along with his demonstrated leadership, sensibility, and intelligence were enough to move me into his camp. An added bonus is that if he maintains his sizable lead, he will have over a full year to prepare for the Presidency and all it's duties and personnel selections.
As for Palin, she had some great lines. "What we need now is a fundamental restoration." "We can believe our best days are ahead of us." "We need a Commander-in-Chief who will respect troops and treat veterans better than illegal immigrants." "The permanent political class is doing the bidding of the donor political class." We currently have a "weak-kneed capitulator-in-chief." She also shared that her son is a wounded warrior.
Thx for your report. Always love to hear from folks actually in attendance.
I didn’t know her son was a wounded warrior.
Good report.
Thank you for your report. When I went to see him I was already in his camp but seeing him and listening reinforced my opinion that he is what this country needs right now. I believe he has a very strong sense of right and wrong and personal integrity that will aid him in doing the very best he can for this country.
Thanks for the report!
First hand report
Ping lists please
Trump’s crowd estimate may (or may not) have included overflow.
Thanks for your report. I wasn’t surprised when Trump said 15,000 because the building holds 11,500 with chairs. They removed the chairs to make room.
Not contradicting, you were there. Just saying the 15k seemed to fit.
What could go wrong?
He got arrested a gun and his girl were involved. He has PTSD. Several sites have indicated he was suicidal. A struggle over gun. He’s been charged with domestic violence which is probably the only legal things to keep him in custody and safe
Sarah was very open today Saying their family too shared the pain of having a child come back a different person Supporting Trumps stand on getting help for our vets
They had to turn thousands away. FOX ten announced I think said 5,000. He said he would come back
Yeah, he just got arrested for something...she apparently thinks it is at least partially from the time he spent in combat.
She didn’t shy away from it, she was able to use it as an example of someone she knows and loves who is having problems readjusting to life back as a civilian.
But, is his idea of greatness in line with what America needs?
Sure we'd like a border that's secure, but do we want to expand ethanol subsidies that are already leading to damaged vehicles and the misuse of 40% of our corn crops which is paid for by the taxes we earn and pay?
Do we really prefer him handling the appointment of Supreme Court Justices rather then Ted Cruz? Especially when he thinks his sister who is an advocate for partial birth abortion would be a splendid nominee.
Are we comfortable that the likes of Bob Dole and several establishment insiders are now supporting him out of fear that "mean and nasty" Ted Cruz may bring constitutionality back to the White House?
I began this adventure with a lot of admiration for Trump's straight talk. But, I'm beginning to wonder.
Did the Green family endorse Trump?
“Thx for your report. Always love to hear from folks actually in attendance.”
I agree. Thank you for the report from someone that was actually there.
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